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October 10, 2025

[PA] Can someone ordained online perform my wedding?

In the state of Pennsylvania, can I have my wedding performed by someone ordained online through services such as American Marriage Ministries or Universal Life Church? Or does my wedding have to be performed by a pastor?

PA Family

October 10, 2025

[OK] Can I pursue damages for breach of a custody plan?

I’m trying to understand how Oklahoma law treats my Joint Custody Plan (JCP) and Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA) for the purposes of pursuing civil damages. In my case, the JCP and MSA were incorporated into the final custody order, but there is no express language stating that they were “merged” into the judgment. Also, we agreed to things that the Court couldn’t order like child support arrears and other things like scheduling etc. Does the absence of merger language mean the JCP and MSA remain enforceable as independent contracts, such that I can bring a separate civil action for breach (i.e., for damages), rather than being limited to enforcement through family court? I’m aware of the merger vs. incorporation distinction discussed in cases like Holleyman v. Holleyman, 2003 OK 48, and I want to make sure I’m not overreaching in asserting that these agreements survive the judgment for civil enforcement purposes.

OK Family

October 10, 2025

[FL] Do fathers and mothers have the same custody rights?

Do fathers have the same custody rights as mothers in Florida?

FL Family

October 10, 2025

[TX] If paternity isn’t established am I obligated to pay child support?

In Texas, can a newly found father avoid child support for a 9-year-old?

TX Family

October 8, 2025

[MN] For unmarried parents, how is custody determined?

My daughter goes to school where her father resides and we were never married. Who has full custody in the state of MN?

MN Family

October 8, 2025

[CA] Can I baptize my child without my ex-wife’s permission?

Can I baptize my child without my ex-wife’s permission? We have 50/50 legal and physical custody in California.

CA Family

October 8, 2025

[CO] Does Medicaid affect child support?

In Colorado, if a couple with a child is divorced but still live together and one of the adults applies for Medicaid, will the other have to automatically start paying child support?

CO Family

October 7, 2025

How do I file a parenting plan?

Is a parenting agreement only valid if notarized or filed?

Family

October 7, 2025

[FL] What should I include in a Prenuptial Agreement?

Hello, I would like this prenup to be reviewed and add any missing key points.

FL Family

October 3, 2025

[TX] How do I get full custody of my son?

What are my chances of getting full custody of my son?

TX Family

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